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Your Health, Your Rights: A Teen’s Guide

When can you see a doctor alone? When will they speak to your parents? Understanding your healthcare rights as a young person can be confusing. We have put together some information about the services available to you, as well as your rights to treatment and confidentiality.
20 June 2024
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What can the Pharmacy First scheme do for me?

The NHS has launched a major transformation to try and make it easier for patients to access the care they need.
28 February 2024
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What is measles and who can get the vaccine?

Measles vaccination rates are at a ten-year low as cases rise nationwide. Find out about measles, who can get the vaccine, and what you can do to stay safe.
28 February 2024
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What is social prescribing?

NHS social prescribing link workers can connect you to the right community groups and services to help support you.
15 January 2024
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Can I access my GP records online?

From 31 October 2023, GP surgeries must give patients online access to their new health record entries. Find out what information is in your record and how to access it.
9 January 2024
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Looking after your oral health while living in a care home

Living in a care home can increase your risk of oral health problems. That's why knowing what questions to ask care staff about your oral health or loved ones can prevent problems from developing.
8 January 2024
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Cervical screening: What to expect from your smear test.

Cervical cancer screenings save at least 2,000 lives every year in the UK. Here's what you should expect from your smear test and why these screenings are important.
8 January 2024
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What is SAD, and how can you manage it?

Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) is a type of depression triggered by seasonal changes. One in twenty people in the UK are diagnosed with the condition, with men more likely to be diagnosed with SAD than women.
23 November 2023
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What can you expect when you’re discharged from hospital?

The usual processes the NHS follows to discharge you from hospital have changed since the start of the coronavirus pandemic. Here’s what you can expect when it’s time to leave hospital.
23 November 2023
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Referrals and your right to choose

Did you know you can choose which hospital you go to when referred for a test, diagnosis, or treatment? Find out how.
23 November 2023
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What is menopause and what are the signs?

With more than thirty recognised symptoms of menopause and growing awareness of the impact on day-to-day life, it can help to know what to look out for and what support is available.
21 November 2023
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What is a virtual ward?

With more and more appointments happening online, here are some practical tips on how to get the most out of virtual health and care appointments.
20 November 2023

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